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State and EPA Regulations for Domestic Wastewater Sludge and Biosolids
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Learn about Missouri and federal regulations for use and disposal of domestic wastewater sludge and biosolids (which can be used as fertilizer or soil amendment) in this guide. Sludge use and disposal operations include landfill and incineration.
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Collections and Storage of Biosolids
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Land Application of Septage
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Learn about regulations and standards related to biosolids from septage — biosolids land application, contract haulers, metals standards, lime stabilization, pathogen and vector requirements, and more — in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
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Reducing the Risk of Groundwater Contamination by Improving Drinking Water Well Conditions
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Well location
Whether a well taps water just below the ground or hundreds of feet deep, its location on top of the ground is a crucial safety factor. Locating a well in a safe place takes careful planning and considering factors such as where the well is in relation to surface drainage and groundwater flow.
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Reducing the Risk of Groundwater Contamination by Improving Petroleum Product Storage
Revised
The most important aspect of the location of your liquid-petroleum storage tank is how close it is to your drinking-water well. State water well-driller regulations outlined in the Water Well Drillers Act of the Missouri Revised Statutes (RSMo 256.600) require petroleum storage tanks be located at least 300 feet from a drinking-water well.
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Reducing the Risk of Groundwater Contamination by Improving Animal Manure Management
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Learn about livestock manure collection, storage and land application to prevent uncontrolled runoff from cattle feedyards, hog lots, milking parlors and stockpiled poultry waste.
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MyPlate: Be an Active Family—10 Tips to Help Adults Include Physical Activity
Reviewed
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
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USDA Pesticide Record-Keeping Requirements for Certified Private Applicators of Federally Restricted-Use Pesticides
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Brad Fresenburg
Coordinator of Pesticide ProgramsMelissa May
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Water Testing: What to Test For
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If your drinking water comes from a well, pond, spring or cistern, you need to know about various water tests and how to obtain water samples for testing. Keep your water supply safe and reliable. Learn how in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
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Managing 2,4-D and Dicamba in Enlist and Xtend Soybean
New
Editor’s note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
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Understanding Your Home Water Treatment Systems
Revised
The home water treatment industry has responded to recent public concern over water quality by introducing a wide variety of home water treatment products into the marketplace. When faced with so many choices, consumers wonder what, if any, water treatment system they need.
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Reducing the Risk of Groundwater Contamination by Improving Pesticide Storage and Handling
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This publication examines five areas of pesticide management practices on your farmstead:
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Federal Laws Protecting Groundwater and Surface Water
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Find the U.S. laws that protect water quality and establish standards for state agencies to follow in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
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Reducing the Risk of Groundwater Contamination by Improving Hazardous Waste Management
Revised
Two key steps to minimizing the pollution potential from farm, household and shed wastes on your farm are to minimize the amount of wastes and to recycle when possible.
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Reducing the Risk of Groundwater Contamination by Improving Fertilizer Storage and Handling
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If stored safely in a secure location, fertilizers pose little danger to groundwater. Common sense suggests keeping fertilizer dry and out of the way of activities that might rip open a bag or allow rain to enter a bulk container.
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Groundwater Quality
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Reducing the Risk of Groundwater Contamination by Improving Household Wastewater Treatment
Revised
Make sure your home's wastewater treatment system is properly designed, installed and maintained to minimize its impact on groundwater and surface water. Get tips from this University of Missouri Extension guide.
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Nest Boxes for Wildlife
Reviewed
Editor's note
The References section was updated in June 2017.
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Bacteria in Drinking Water
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Operating a Chain Saw Safely
Reviewed
Chain saws are relatively common and may seem simple to operate. But felling trees and clearing brush with a chain saw are operations that require training and proper safety precautions.
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Sources for Farm and Home Water Supply
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A dependable, drinkable water supply is an absolute must for farm enterprises. Sources in Missouri include wells, cisterns, public water supplies, springs and ponds. Other important aspects of a water supply are the quantity needed, pumping, distribution and treatment.
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Horn Fly Trap Blueprint
Reviewed
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a downloadable PDF. Please see the link to the PDF file. The PDF is 50 percent the size of the original blueprint.